Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s the question that’s on every retailer’s — and not a few consumers’ — minds: When will global supply chains flow freely once more? Retail TouchPoints (RTP): Inflation has been in the news a lot recently. With supply chain challenges come the higher costs feeding inflation, which is itself a double-edged sword.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Before you know it, the holidays will be over and retailers will be making preparations for spring and summer sales. We have two more months before the end of the year hits, and Wholesale Central still has plenty of tips to help brands make it through the busiest buying season. trillion this season. trillion this season.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Retailers are under huge pressure to offer faster delivery times and fix the “last mile” problem, but face a range of challenges: High delivery cost: the last mile is the most expensive part of the order-fulfilment process. per cent from 2022 to 2027. If you order online at breakfast, you’ll get your goods before lunch.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This is the first year since before the pandemic that shoppers expect to make more of their holiday purchases in stores (46%) than online (45%). This is also the first year since before the pandemic that shoppers expect to make more of their holiday purchases in stores (46%) than online (45%). by The NPD Group. .”

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Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

WASHINGTON – Imports are expected to remain at near-record levels through the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Tuesday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Retailers have enough inventory on hand to make sure shoppers won’t go home empty-handed this holiday season.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Retailers expect a busy holiday season the next two months but imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue to slow from records set earlier in the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. November is forecast at 1.92

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 19, 2022

85 percent of customers will not shop with a retailer again after having had a poor delivery experience. Keith Daniels, Partner at Carl Marks Advisors , advises brands to focus on merchandise that turns quickly and has performing margins in order to survive the holiday season. Top Findings and Predictions.

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Rangeme

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s the retail equivalent of a lump of coal: supply chain disruption is retail’s most urgent priority right now since the holidays are coming up fast. An astonishing 98% of retail executives experienced supply chain issues ahead of the 2021 holiday season. Retail Dive. Shipping delays.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As the ‘golden quarter’ once again rolls around — the third since the pandemic began — retailers have learnt from experience to expect a direct challenge to business. It is the ‘season of silent tills,’ as far as Christmas spending is concerned. The golden quarter is, by definition, the biggest season for retailers.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Episode 313 is a preview of the upcoming 2023 holiday retail season. Episode 313 is preview of Holiday 2023 with Rob Garf , Vice President and General Manager, Retail at Salesforce. Episode 313 is preview of Holiday 2023 with Rob Garf , Vice President and General Manager, Retail at Salesforce.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In the past, retailers could get by offering scant delivery choices, but today’s sophisticated customers come to the table with a variety of delivery expectations that can heavily influence their purchase decisions. While common thinking is that all consumers want their goods delivered as quickly as possible, the reality is much more nuanced.

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A1 Retail

JULY 28, 2022

Hush Puppies have acquired a further 214 new retail partners from 2021-2022. Hush Puppies UK is forecasting over 500k pairs sold by end of 2022, compared to 350k in 2021. Hush Puppies brand revenue is up +237% for H1 2022 vs 2020. Hush Puppies brand revenue is up +237% for H1 2022 vs 2020.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

In order for online brands and ecommerce businesses to compete in this marketplace, it is essential to have a shipping process that is efficient and cost-effective. Choose the Right Shipping Partners. Invest in Shipping Rate Comparison Solutions. Decide on Packaging and Shipping Methods. What is your budget? back to top.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 2021 Retail Strategy & Planning webinar series, now available on demand, brought together retailers, solution providers, practitioners and industry experts from firms including IDC, Alvarez & Marsal, WSL Strategic Retail and Cambridge Retail Advisors. Holiday 2021 and Preparing for 2022.

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Retail Bound

MAY 22, 2022

As we rapidly approach the peak selling season for 2022, I thought it might be beneficial to take a quick look at where retail stores currently stand. Having recently reviewed some studies by the National Retail Federation (NRF), I discovered some interesting facts. But how is this possible?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

We all know that the fourth quarter holiday season is the single most important sales period of the year for retailers. Nearly 40% of retail annual sales occur in the fourth quarter. Having adequate inventory to ship is job one for any ecommerce business.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Inflation and the threat of recession are defining aspects of the 2022 holiday season, but the potential bad news will do little to dampen a potentially successful — if not extraordinary — season. Those that don’t are going to have a really difficult earnings season. ”.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The rise of online shopping combined with the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic —and precautions to prevent the spread of the virus— made things difficult for the retail industry. The Great Retail Reset”, as Deloitte calls the post-pandemic era, gives retailers the opportunity to become more profitable and stable than even before the outbreak.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Retailers saw strong results overall in Q3 2021 as the recovery continued, but supply chain shortages loom as they enter the holiday season. comparable sales growth and 8% ecommerce growth during Q2 2022, which aligns with calendar Q3 2022. Walmart posted 9.2% Target saw 12.7% Target saw 12.7%

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 21, 2022

Episode 285 is a deep dive into the data from 2021 and holiday 2021. The US Dept of Commerce December Advanced Retail Sales Data is out, which gives us a full look at 2021 and the 2021 holiday season. Web Traffic Data: Similar Web Holiday Estimates: Adobe , Salesforce , Mastercard. Transcript.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let’s face it — a monogamous relationship with a national shipping company ain’t cutting it anymore. If you are a retailer stuck in a single-carrier relationship, it’s time to open it up, especially with holiday shopping underway. Not enough retailers are taking it seriously. Postal Service for P.O.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Episode 299 is a recap of Thanksgiving Week 2022. Episode 299 is a discussion of Thanksgiving Week 2022 from a retail perspective with Rob Garf , Vice President and General Manager, Retail at Salesforce. Thanksgiving week 2022 will go down as one of the most complicated holiday weeks on record. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

OCTOBER 6, 2022

We cover the Prime Early Access sale and its potential impact on the overall holiday season. Episode 297 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Tuesday October 4, 2022. A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 297 is a recap of GroceryShop and key news items. Transcript. Dark side of the force.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

WASHINGTON – Growth in imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports is slowing due to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Thursday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. We expected that. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.19

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 20, 2022

Episode 295 is a recap of Walmart and Target earnings for Q2 2022, as well as USDC July retail data. Episode 295 is a breakdown of Walmart and Target Q2 earnings, as well as the US Department of Commerce retail sales data for July. Episode 295 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday August 18, 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The retail ideal can be described succinctly as “Three P’s and a T”: The right product , in the right place , at the right time and at the right price. So what does a retailer do when supply chains are stopped up, slow or just plain broken — and they don’t even have reliable information on exactly when items will arrive?

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 20, 2023

Episode 301 is our annual predictions episode for 2023 and a recap of our 2022 predictions. We also recap the full retail year for 2022 and the NRF Big Show. Yes Shein exceeds $30B in annual sales, disrupting apparel industry Yes Adoption of BNPL services slows down to less than 15% CAGR in 2022.

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Retail Geek

JULY 26, 2023

Adobe says total sales were up 6% over 2022. Discount levels were much more conservative than holiday. A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 307 is a recap of Amazon Prime Day, as well as Commerce Next and NRF Nexus. Amazon Prime Day 2023 occurred over June 11 and 12th. We give a complete breakdown.

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Retail Geek

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Episode 283 is a recap the most significant changes to the retail industry in 2021. We recap the US Dept of Commerce November Advanced Retail Sales Data. We recap the US Dept of Commerce November Advanced Retail Sales Data. We do a deep dive into the retail industries growth from 2019 through November 2021. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

DECEMBER 7, 2020

They are able to see the carrier shipping performance for all those clients and provide aggregate data that gives us insight into holiday shipping performance, also known as #shipageddon. A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 249 an interview with Casey Armstrong, CMO at ShipBob.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 7, 2022

Jason : Made to Order apparel business > 9 figures Yes Retailer offers viable health alt insurance option to consumers No Grocery E-Com > 10% someone deploys(not pilots) MFC Yes Amazon Shopify Competitor (shipping solution) No Retail Media > $20B Yes. 2022 Predictions. 2021 Predictions Recap. Yes spac/ipo?

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